New Opel GT Antenna - Page 3

**SKY 07** · 09-29-2007, 07:41 PM

I thought maybe I would get my antenna today, but I didn’t. I guess it hasn’t been that long. I ordered it September 20th, from gmpartsdirect. I am hoping for it on Monday.

**Celt03** · 09-29-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SKY 07

I thought maybe I would get my antenna today, but I didn’t. I guess it hasn’t been that long. I ordered it September 20th, from gmpartsdirect. I am hoping for it on Monday.

Ordered mine on the 19th & got notice yesterday that it was shipped on the 28th and should be here on the 5th.
So yours should be coming sometime in the same time frame.

**SKY 07** · 09-30-2007, 12:06 AM

I got an e-mail stating it's coming by Fed-Ex and it should be hear October 2. We'll see. Then I got to figure how to install it. Let me know whenyou get yours.

LoLo · 09-30-2007, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SKY 07

I got an e-mail stating it's coming by Fed-Ex and it should be hear October 2. We'll see. Then I got to figure how to install it. Let me know whenyou get yours.

It's really easy to install. Just unscrew your current antenna where it screws into the base piece on the fender (you may need pliers to get it started), then screw your new one onto the threaded nub that is still on base that is left on the car.

Takes about 1 minute to do

SkyRed · 09-30-2007, 09:53 AM

Both of you will like it, It's a very inexpensive mod and to me makes a world of difference!

**SKYRCKT** · 09-30-2007, 10:09 AM

It took mine about three weeks to arrive. As has been stated, the installation takes about a minute, the upgrade looks great and the reception is the same as far as I can tell.

**SKY 07** · 09-30-2007, 11:07 AM

Ok, I will try to install it myself. (Being a girl and all.) Husband won't touch the car. He say's if he ruins something on my car, he will have to hear me whining until it gets fixed. I guess he still remembers how I reacted when my car got hit (in the rear). I guess I was hard to live with. I am sure you guys can relate. If we’re not happy, your not happy is how it works. Soooooo, I will just do it myself. I sure it can be that hard. Thanks for the directions. I will use them when I have to install the antenna.

jayman · 09-30-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SKY 07

Ok, I will try to install it myself. (Being a girl and all.) Husband won't touch the car. He say's if he ruins something on my car, he will have to hear me whining until it gets fixed. I guess he still remembers how I reacted when my car got hit (in the rear). I guess I was hard to live with. I am sure you guys can relate. If we’re not happy, your not happy is how it works. Soooooo, I will just do it myself. I sure it can be that hard. Thanks for the directions. I will use them when I have to install the antenna.

I'll help ya'...i can bring my blow-torch for permanent installation

**SKY 07** · 09-30-2007, 11:19 AM

Jayman, I'll be there!!!!! anything is better then nothing and I know where you work. heeee heee

jayman · 09-30-2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SKY 07

Jayman, I'll be there!!!!! anything is better then nothing and I know where you work. heeee heee

Well, seriously...it is an easy install...so easy, even a caveman can do it

...i apologize now to any forum members who are cavemen, are married to cavemen, or live in a state where cavemen dwell

**ceeker** · 09-30-2007, 11:26 AM

I got mine on Friday and it is no problem to install.

And yes, it does look way better. It looks like this is the one that should be on this car! It;s a perfect fit!

The stock antenna has two flat spots at the base so you can put a wrench on it and unscrew it. You can go and unscrew your old one to see how it comes off.

You can just screw it back on again.

The new antenna does not have flat spots for a wrench so you need to use pliers or something to get it really tight so someone can't just take it off by hand!

I put a rag under the pliers so as not to damage the plastic part and just tightened it as best I could.

If you can turn a screw, you should have no problem installing it.

The car has the male stud and the antenna has the female threads.

**SKY 07** · 09-30-2007, 11:34 AM

Jayman, Don't get everyone in an up roar! You know how it works on this forum. It doesn’t take much to get everyone going... At least you amuse most of us, most of the time..... I'll let you know how I make out putting on this antenna. If I have any problems I am sure to want the list of caveman you know.

**SKY 07** · 09-30-2007, 11:36 AM

I am to scared to practice taking off the antenna. This is a one shot deal...

jayman · 09-30-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SKY 07

I am to scared to practice taking off the antenna. This is a one shot deal...

It's like cooking and cleaning...just a different set of tools

**SKY 07** · 09-30-2007, 11:45 AM

I don't know what is cooking and cleaning are anymore, spending way too much time with my SKY.

**Celt03** · 09-30-2007, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKY 07

Ok, I will try to install it myself. (Being a girl and all.) Husband won't touch the car. He say's if he ruins something on my car, he will have to hear me whining until it gets fixed. I guess he still remembers how I reacted when my car got hit (in the rear). I guess I was hard to live with. I am sure you guys can relate. If we’re not happy, your not happy is how it works. Soooooo, I will just do it myself. I sure it can be that hard. Thanks for the directions. I will use them when I have to install the antenna.

Yeah -
This gal will also be installing her own & not just because I would whine if my husband hurt my car (which I would) but he is out of town on biz for a while.
He also has no clue that I have ordered it and I am not telling him - I will just see how long it takes him to notice it when he gets home.

clif · 09-30-2007, 07:39 PM

It isn't very difficult at all. When placing the new antenna, use a silicone or rubber jar opener"cloth" to give your hand a little extra grip. No pliers are really needed for the install.

Clif

SkyMan 08 · 09-30-2007, 07:43 PM

I took my car to the dealership Saturday to show them the Opel GT antenna... They said it looked alot better, and said that was the number one complaint about the looks of the Sky.. I gave him the part number and he was going to see about stocking them for use on the Skys they sell...

1Man1Sky · 10-01-2007, 01:35 AM

If you can change a lightbulb then you can change an antenna.

Unscrew the old antenna (lefty-loosey, righty-tighty). Then, screw on the new one. Next, wipe sweat from forehead.

I just ordered mine. Who-da-thunk a silly antenna could add so much.

**SKY 07** · 10-02-2007, 07:47 PM

Not happy! No antenna YET!!!!!!!

jayman · 10-02-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SKY 07

Not happy! No antenna YET!!!!!!!

Sheeeesh...be patient woman

09-29-2007, 07:41 PM	#61 (permalink)
SKY 07 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lisbon, CT Posts: 1,500 My Photos: (2)	I thought maybe I would get my antenna today, but I didn’t. I guess it hasn’t been that long. I ordered it September 20th, from gmpartsdirect. I am hoping for it on Monday. __________________ 07 White/Delivered 6/28/06 Leather Seats Chrome Rims Monsoon 6 Disc Rear Spoiler Dual Exhaust/CAI Custom WindRestictor/Custom Pinstriping and who knows what else.... Life Is Good

09-30-2007, 12:06 AM	#63 (permalink)
SKY 07 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lisbon, CT Posts: 1,500 My Photos: (2)	I got an e-mail stating it's coming by Fed-Ex and it should be hear October 2. We'll see. Then I got to figure how to install it. Let me know whenyou get yours. __________________ 07 White/Delivered 6/28/06 Leather Seats Chrome Rims Monsoon 6 Disc Rear Spoiler Dual Exhaust/CAI Custom WindRestictor/Custom Pinstriping and who knows what else.... Life Is Good

09-30-2007, 09:53 AM	#65 (permalink)
SkyRed Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 99 My Photos: (0)	Both of you will like it, It's a very inexpensive mod and to me makes a world of difference! __________________ *2007 Forest Green* *Redline* *3 pedals* *Monsoon/XM* *Tan/Blk Leather* *Chrome Wheels* *Spoiler* *Lil Chromies* *Opel GT Antenna*

09-30-2007, 10:09 AM	#66 (permalink)
SKYRCKT Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Villa Rica, Georgia Posts: 694 My Photos: (20)	It took mine about three weeks to arrive. As has been stated, the installation takes about a minute, the upgrade looks great and the reception is the same as far as I can tell. __________________ 07 Sky R/L, bluestone, 5-speed, black interior, spoiler, chrome wheels, RPI GT exhaust, Personal Audio Link (PAL) iPod adapter, Lil Chromies, Opel-style antenna, JPM visor covers, GA license plate: SKYRCKT THE FLAME IS HOTTER WHEN IT'S BLUE!

09-30-2007, 11:07 AM	#67 (permalink)
SKY 07 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lisbon, CT Posts: 1,500 My Photos: (2)	Ok, I will try to install it myself. (Being a girl and all.) Husband won't touch the car. He say's if he ruins something on my car, he will have to hear me whining until it gets fixed. I guess he still remembers how I reacted when my car got hit (in the rear). I guess I was hard to live with. I am sure you guys can relate. If we’re not happy, your not happy is how it works. Soooooo, I will just do it myself. I sure it can be that hard. Thanks for the directions. I will use them when I have to install the antenna. __________________ 07 White/Delivered 6/28/06 Leather Seats Chrome Rims Monsoon 6 Disc Rear Spoiler Dual Exhaust/CAI Custom WindRestictor/Custom Pinstriping and who knows what else.... Life Is Good

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09-30-2007, 11:19 AM	#69 (permalink)
SKY 07 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lisbon, CT Posts: 1,500 My Photos: (2)	Jayman, I'll be there!!!!! anything is better then nothing and I know where you work. heeee heee __________________ 07 White/Delivered 6/28/06 Leather Seats Chrome Rims Monsoon 6 Disc Rear Spoiler Dual Exhaust/CAI Custom WindRestictor/Custom Pinstriping and who knows what else.... Life Is Good

09-30-2007, 11:26 AM	#71 (permalink)
ceeker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 552 My Photos: (16)	I got mine on Friday and it is no problem to install. And yes, it does look way better. It looks like this is the one that should be on this car! It;s a perfect fit! The stock antenna has two flat spots at the base so you can put a wrench on it and unscrew it. You can go and unscrew your old one to see how it comes off. You can just screw it back on again. The new antenna does not have flat spots for a wrench so you need to use pliers or something to get it really tight so someone can't just take it off by hand! I put a rag under the pliers so as not to damage the plastic part and just tightened it as best I could. If you can turn a screw, you should have no problem installing it. The car has the male stud and the antenna has the female threads. __________________ Silver/RL 2007 - Black Top - Red/Black Leather 5th Break Light, DeJon CAI, IC Pipes Magnaflow, Opel Badges, tail lights. Hahn Intercooler, Westers Tune

09-30-2007, 11:34 AM	#72 (permalink)
SKY 07 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lisbon, CT Posts: 1,500 My Photos: (2)	Jayman, Don't get everyone in an up roar! You know how it works on this forum. It doesn’t take much to get everyone going... At least you amuse most of us, most of the time..... I'll let you know how I make out putting on this antenna. If I have any problems I am sure to want the list of caveman you know. __________________ 07 White/Delivered 6/28/06 Leather Seats Chrome Rims Monsoon 6 Disc Rear Spoiler Dual Exhaust/CAI Custom WindRestictor/Custom Pinstriping and who knows what else.... Life Is Good Last edited by SKY 07 : 09-30-2007 at 11:47 AM. Reason: change spelling

09-30-2007, 11:36 AM	#73 (permalink)
SKY 07 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lisbon, CT Posts: 1,500 My Photos: (2)	I am to scared to practice taking off the antenna. This is a one shot deal... __________________ 07 White/Delivered 6/28/06 Leather Seats Chrome Rims Monsoon 6 Disc Rear Spoiler Dual Exhaust/CAI Custom WindRestictor/Custom Pinstriping and who knows what else.... Life Is Good

09-30-2007, 11:45 AM	#75 (permalink)
SKY 07 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lisbon, CT Posts: 1,500 My Photos: (2)	I don't know what is cooking and cleaning are anymore, spending way too much time with my SKY. __________________ 07 White/Delivered 6/28/06 Leather Seats Chrome Rims Monsoon 6 Disc Rear Spoiler Dual Exhaust/CAI Custom WindRestictor/Custom Pinstriping and who knows what else.... Life Is Good

09-30-2007, 07:39 PM	#77 (permalink)
clif Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 152 My Photos: (0)	It isn't very difficult at all. When placing the new antenna, use a silicone or rubber jar opener"cloth" to give your hand a little extra grip. No pliers are really needed for the install. Clif __________________ Remember, Freedom is NOT FREE 2007 Bluestone Li'l Chromies Avic-Z2 RPI GT Exhaust with RPI cat downpipe RPI IC DDM Works 4 piston calipers Kappasphere KSR disks Opel GT antenna

09-30-2007, 07:43 PM	#78 (permalink)
SkyMan 08 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: God's Country Posts: 2,900 My Photos: (16)	Dealer loved it I took my car to the dealership Saturday to show them the Opel GT antenna... They said it looked alot better, and said that was the number one complaint about the looks of the Sky.. I gave him the part number and he was going to see about stocking them for use on the Skys they sell... __________________ Tim Johnson City, Tenessee Nitesky 2 2008 Automatic, premimum trim Chilipepper red Black leather, black top. painted wheels.

10-01-2007, 01:35 AM	#79 (permalink)
1Man1Sky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 303 My Photos: (0)	If you can change a lightbulb then you can change an antenna. Unscrew the old antenna (lefty-loosey, righty-tighty). Then, screw on the new one. Next, wipe sweat from forehead. I just ordered mine. Who-da-thunk a silly antenna could add so much. __________________ ' '08 Chili Pepper Red/Black Leather Red Line/Auto Monsoon w/6 Disc Changer Chrome Wheels LSD Add Ons: Lil' Chromies Windrestrictor got sky? Decal Opel GT Antenna Tinted Windows 50% RED LINE Third Brake Light Overlay

10-02-2007, 07:47 PM	#80 (permalink)
SKY 07 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lisbon, CT Posts: 1,500 My Photos: (2)	Not happy! No antenna YET!!!!!!! __________________ 07 White/Delivered 6/28/06 Leather Seats Chrome Rims Monsoon 6 Disc Rear Spoiler Dual Exhaust/CAI Custom WindRestictor/Custom Pinstriping and who knows what else.... Life Is Good